Numerical Solution

Specify Results (Deformation)

Here, we will tell ANSYS to find the deformation for the first six modes. Then, we will be able to see the shapes of the six modes. Additionally, we will be able to watch nice animations of the six modes.

In order to request the deformation results (right click) Solution > Insert > Deformation > Total as shown below.

SimCafe > Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis - Numerical Solution > InsertDef_350.png

https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/145756998/InsertDef_Full.png

Then, rename "Total Deformation" to "Total Deformation Mode 1". In order to do so (right click) Total Deformation > Rename. Next, set Mode to 1 as shown in the image below.

SimCafe > Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis - Numerical Solution > TotDef_300.png

SimCafe > Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis - Numerical Solution > TotDef_300.png

Repeat, this process for the other 5 modes. Make sure that you set Mode to the respective mode number. At this point, your Outline should look the same as the following image.

SimCafe > Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis - Numerical Solution > outline.png

SimCafe > Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis - Numerical Solution > outline.png

Run Calculation

In order to run the simulation and calculate the specified outputs, click the Solve button, SimCafe > Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis - Numerical Solution > Solve.png .

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